The Bicycle

Patricia McCormick author Mevan Babakar author Yas Imamura illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers

Publishing:13th Feb '25

£7.99

This title is due to be published on 13th February, and will be despatched as soon as possible.

The Bicycle cover

An illustrated children’s book with a tender and heartfelt message about compassion, new for 2025

The true story of how a simple act of kindness changed a young refugee’s life – from award-winning author Patricia McCormick with Mevan Babakar.

The true story of how a simple act of kindness changed a young refugee’s life – from award-winning author Patricia McCormick with Mevan Babakar.

For generations, Mevan and her family lived in their beloved Kurdistan. But when they are forced to flee by the Iraqi government, Mevan must leave everything behind. Her family travels from country to country in search of safety; and with each stop, Mevan feels more and more alone. Until … a stranger’s gift changes everything.

Based on Mevan Babakar’s own childhood, this is a moving reminder of how powerful just one act of kindness can be.

"This moving story is definitely one of 2025's essential picture books… It truly shows the power of kindness and will generate such rich conversations in the classroom or in homes whilst reading. With beautiful illustrations too, this is a book you must read!” – Tom Griffiths, Check 'Em Out Books

"[A] very special book to share and one that… primary schools should add to their library shelves." – World's Smallest Library

ISBN: 9780008720391

Dimensions: 275mm x 245mm x 2mm

Weight: 200g

32 pages